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š± What Eastport residents must do now that their only pharmacy is closed
Eastport, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min readHello Eastport! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- What Eastport residents must do now that their only pharmacy is closed
- How Eastportās remoteness keeps Airbnb stays surprisingly affordable year-round
Also on today's calendar: Estate Sale August 14th calls only @952-4361, 15&16 9-2. and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 67 and low of 61 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Downeast community loses only pharmacy (wabi.tv) ā Eastport residents are currently without a local pharmacy after the state terminated the license of Eastport Family Pharmacy about two weeks ago. Inspectors cited multiple violations, from refill and supervision problems to security and record-keeping issues, leaving locals to rely on the lone remaining pharmacy in Calais or other towns for prescriptions. 
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ā¢ This Quiet Maine Town Keeps Airbnb Prices Low No Matter The Season (takingthekids.com) ā If you live in Eastport, this piece highlights how your cityās off-the-beaten-path location keeps Airbnb prices relatively flat year-round, even in peak summer. It walks through local landmarks like Water Street, Rayeās Mustard Mill, Shackford Head State Park, whale-watching tours, and beloved festivals, emphasizing how Eastportās preserved waterfront, arts scene, and working fishing culture create a uniquely affordable coastal destination. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Eastport
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Upcoming Events in
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Danny Holt: "Not Strictly Classical" ā
Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington St, Eastport
7:00 pm
Friday August 7
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Other local events
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World & Contemporary Dance ā
Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington St, Eastport
4:00 pm -
Estate Sale August 14th calls only @952-4361, 15&16 9-2. ā
1599 Cathance Rd
9:00 pm -
Downeast Sessions ā Eastport ā
Phoenix Fine Wines, 73 Water St, Eastport
2:00 pm -
Antonio Rocha: āOnce Upon a Hill in Maine: The Pedro Tovookan Parris Storyā ā
Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington St, Eastport
7:00 pm -
World & Contemporary Dance ā
Eastport Arts Center, 36 Washington St, Eastport
4:00 pm
Thursday August 13
Saturday August 15
Sunday August 16
Saturday August 22
Thursday September 3
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š Events Nearby
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Community Garden Volunteer Days ā
Heartwood Lodge at Cobscook Institute, 10 Commissary Point Rd, Lubec
9:00 am -
Bold Coast Bogs, Moss, and Lichen at Boot Head Preserve, Lubec ā
Boot Head Preserve Trailhead, Boot Cove Rd, Lubec
12:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Saturday November 7
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Eastport Health Care, Inc. posted a job opening for School-Based Community Health Navigator/Community Health Worker (CHW) in Eastport. Apply here.
- The FedCap Group posted a job opening for Career Advisor in Calais. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eastport here.
š Nearby News
Lubec
- Start Planning Now For The Upcoming Solar Eclipse Of The Century (hothardware.com)
Calais
- WCUUSD vote to take School closure decisions out of local hands (hardwickgazette.org)
- Tuesday Bytes: Sertex, Archtop, FLAG (telecomramblings.com)
- Where labor and delivery stands in Maine (fox23maine.com)
Machias
- Watch what it's like to visit Maine's largest puffin colony (bangordailynews.com)
- Down East town's decades-long fight over the maintenance of a gravel road is over (bangordailynews.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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